At New Life we have just finished a sermon series where we thought together about what it meant to be the church rather than go to church; How to be part of the fulfillment of Habakkuk 2:14 , filling the earth with “the knowledge of the glory of God.” How can we do that by intentionally infusing the activities of our daily lives (our rhythms) with the gospel? We have looked at incidents in the life of Jesus along with “Saturate” by Jeff Vanderstelt as we have learned together. One of our church members, Shaloni Jeet, shared with me a beautiful poem she wrote inspired by what we have been learning. So I asked her if I could share it with you.
Welcome to your table To break a bread with someone Share joy, pain, and all the ordeal Over a simple meal It may seem ordinary But a huge weight it will carry For once if you could free someone of their solitary Lend your ear always To the broken and the healing What peace they will get When they reveal to you their feelings If someone shared their deepest thoughts It is you who is blessed For you had an ear for listening And not a judging heart you possessed The story of the greatest hero Who is brave and bold With his blood he saved the world Share the greatest story ever told Share your testimony without hesitation With all those around It may bring someone to their salvation So that they may be also found Bless others with what you are endowed with Your time, skills or riches, as you please Share with all while you can It's here today, tomorrow it may cease Celebrate with others each day For you have Gods permit It is the day the Lord has made Be glad and rejoice in it Rest in the Lord as you work He will make everything perfect He will renew your strength And through you, his wonderful work will reflect Through everyday stuff you be the church And let the message pass through That you don’t have to go to him Just call out and Jesus will come running to you! Aravs Mum. 03/24/2020 Inspired by "Saturate" by Jeff Vanderstelt
From the Zebra Bag 
Thank you for this poem. I treasure the words of this wise and beautiful daughter of the Most High. Thanks for posting, Pastor Jonathon. I praise God in advance for when we can sit together again! Miss you guys.